New Year New You: Health Tips for You and Your Family

The New Year symbolizes a time of change. It's a fresh start for most individuals looking to make improvements. As a tradition, many make resolutions or goals for the upcoming year that they hope will make them better people. One of the most common resolutions is living a healthier life. As illness and disease become more prevalent and consumers become more aware, the quest to get in shape, eat right, and live a prosperous life is now a top priority. If you're looking for simple yet effective ways to get yourself and your family live healthier lives, these tips should come in handy.

Play Outdoors More

The idea of exercise can seem like punishment to some adults -let alone your children. However, high-energy activities and strength building routines ultimately help you to shed pounds and develop a tone, and healthy physique. Instead of trying to commit to hitting the gym 5 times a week, just try to get outside and have more fun. Take the kids to the park, go on jogs with the dog, or even play your favorite sports with friends. If you get your heart rate pumping, you're burning calories which is a great way to shed those extra pounds - without the pain the next day like crunches or deadlifts might bring.

Get Rid of Toxins

If getting healthy has been a problem for you, it could have a lot to do with all the toxins present in your body. A good nutritional cleansing program can help you to shed unwanted pounds by helping you to rid the body of harmful toxins that tend to build up over time. Easy to follow programs provide simple recipes packed with fruits, vegetables, and nutrients best suited for cleansing bodily organs. By sticking with a program long enough, you'll adopt new ways of eating and continue incorporating them into your everyday meal choices.

Baby Steps with Meals

Going cold turkey is often the biggest mistake people make when trying to eat better. They essentially remove all salts, fats, and sweets from their diets and replace it with tasteless alternatives that are supposed to be better for them. Here's a better idea, baby step your way into healthier meal choices. Start by finding healthy alternatives to your favorite foods and then minimize things you shouldn't have too much of. Over time, you'll develop a palate that prefers healthy foods to junk. You can make it a family thing by having fun cooking healthy meals with your kids.

Consider Your Pet's Health

Your dog and/or cat are also members of your family and they should be treated as such. Try to make a better effort to incorporate nutrients and vitamins your pet needs to thrive. This year, instead of going with your traditional canned or boxed food, read the ingredients on the package and choose foods that have what your pets need. For instance, omega 3 for cats is beneficial for their skin, coat, joints, and overall health. Other ways to ensure your pet is healthy this year is to make sure they're groomed, keeping up with their annual vet appointments, and finding ways to stimulate them physically and mentally so they stay happy and fit.

Say No to One Thing that Stresses You Out

As parents, you're expected to take on the weight of the world with a smile on your face. However, if you're going to improve your overall health, you must keep stress to a minimum. Since you can't just pack up and leave all of your responsibilities behind, start by saying no or eliminating one thing from your life that causes stress. It may seem strange at first, but in the end, it will be worth it.

This New Year, don't focus so much on trying to change every single thing in your life. Instead, pick an area that you're most passionate about like getting healthy, and find simple yet impactful ways to make change for yourself and your family. Taking small steps towards change is often a lot easier, and ensures that you actually keep your resolution all year long.

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